Washington • A Russian national who claimed ties to the Kremlin told President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, as early as November 2015 that he could use his Russian government ties to help both Trump’s business and political prospects.
The new Russia contact was revealed Friday by special counsel Robert Mueller III, as he outlined cooperation Cohen has provided the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
The new interaction between a top Trump lieutenant and a Russian citizen who claimed government ties is the latest of dozens of similar interactions that have emerged since the November 2016 election.